Genetics vs Epigenetics - what you need to know

What’s the difference between genetics and epigenetics? Jabe provides clarity on what they are, and a good analogy for understanding it.
Genes: The hand of hard you’ve been dealt. Knowing the hand of cards you’ve been dealt helps you manage and mitigate known risks.
Epigenetics: Cards that are being played - you can hold the cards but it’s not until you use them that they play out and “turn on”.
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[@kussemeinkont]

Doesn't really explain much, like how you "turn on" genes, just with wishful thinking or what? So what turns genes off and on? Truth is we don't know, it's guesswork.

[@melbournefunctionalmedicine]

There's a growing body of data demonstrating how diet, exercise, stress, sleep, and even exposure to toxins can all play a role in gene expression. It's not guesswork - there’s solid science showing how these factors affect DNA methylation, histone modification, and other mechanisms that regulate gene activity. Thanks for watching and for your comment!